sing4 kwan4成群

Jyutpingsing4 kwan4

Yalesìhng kwàhn

語素Rare

Definition

In crowds or groups; of a large number of people gathering together.

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How it's used

Focuses on the visual impression of a large, gathered crowd rather than just a high count. It often implies that the people are moving or acting together as a unit. While it can be used for any group, it frequently carries a slightly informal or descriptive tone when observing a busy scene.

Examples

go2嗰dou6度sing4成kwan4群jan4人paai4排deoi2隊maai5買fei1飛aa4呀。

There is a whole crowd of people queuing up to buy tickets.

keoi5佢dei6哋sing4成kwan4群git3結deoi6隊heoi3去wun6玩，hou2好hoi1開sam1心。

They went out to have fun in a big group, very happy.

Common phrases

saam1三ng5五sing4成kwan4群

in small groups

sing4成kwan4群git3結deoi6隊

in groups and parties

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe a large number of inanimate objects, as it specifically implies living beings or people. It is also not a direct substitute for the quantifier 好多, which simply means many, whereas 成群 emphasizes the collective grouping.